The Department of Neurology at the OU College of Medicine is dedicated to advancing excellence in patient care, education, and research. Our faculty provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art subspecialty care for individuals with neurological disorders and are nationally recognized for their clinical expertise. The department is also at the forefront of medical education, leading innovative training programs for medical students and residents that prepare the next generation of neurologists for success in academic and clinical practice. In addition, our faculty maintain active and collaborative research programs spanning all major areas of neurology, driving discoveries that improve outcomes and quality of life for patients across Oklahoma and beyond.
Clinical Excellence at OU Neurology
Faculty in the OU College of Medicine Department of Neurology lead several distinguished clinical programs that serve patients across Oklahoma and the region:
- Epilepsy Center at OU Medical Center – Oklahoma’s only Level IV Epilepsy Center, designated by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), featuring an advanced 8-bed epilepsy monitoring unit for both adults and children.
- Comprehensive Stroke Center at OU Medical Center – The first in Oklahoma to earn Comprehensive Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, offering a 10-bed Acute Stroke Unit and a 23-bed Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit.
- OU Child Neurology – The state’s largest pediatric neurology service, providing expert care through OU Health Children’s Physicians, Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, and The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital in Bethany.
- Oklahoma City VA Medical Center – A key site for patient care, teaching, and clinical training in neurology, neurorehabilitation, and pain management.
Vision Statement
To transform the lives of people in Oklahoma with neurological disorders through innovations in patient care, research, and education
Mission Statement
To deliver the highest quality neurological care in Oklahoma, educate future generations, and engaged in innovative research.
Core Values:
- Commitment to service, quality and safety
- Pursuit of excellence in patient care, research, and education
- Respect and empathy for all people
- Integrity, accountability, trust, and advocacy
Goals:
- Grow the clinical enterprise by expanding subspecialty care in neurology
- Recruit and retain exceptional faculty and staff to achieve programmatic growth
- Develop the next generation of clinicians, researchers, and educators
- Become a national leader in research and innovation